Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
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CURT Fifth Wheel Hitch - C16140
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- CURT
- Above Bed Rails
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Standard - Double Jaw
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
Tow up to 20,000 lbs with this heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Interlocking jaws and a color-coded lock indicator provide safety. Torsion head offers easy hookup and quiet, stable towing. Rails and universal installation kit sold separately.
Features:
- 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
- Interlocking 2-jaw system provides 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact
- Less rattle and more security than slide-bar models
- 3-Point indicator system - color coding tells you if hitch is ready to uncouple, couple, or tow
- Lock indicators visible from cab
- Fully articulating torsion head for controlled coupling and a stable, quiet ride
- Self-aligns for easy hookup
- Suppresses road shock
- Reduces bothersome towing noise
- Lockable handle lets you easily secure trailer to hitch with padlock (sold separately)
- Single-throw operation
- Self-resets to the ready-to-couple position after you uncouple your trailer
- 2 Built-in zerk fittings for easy lubrication
- Fast 1-pin head removal makes it easy for 1 person to remove hitch
- Included plastic lube plate lets king pin glide smoothly into hitch during hookup
- 4" Height adjustment
- Simple installation with base rails and installation kit (sold separately)
- Compatible with B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed base rails
- Sturdy steel construction with durable, carbide powder coat finish
Specs:
- Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs
- Tongue weight: 5,000 lbs
- Height adjustment: 13" to 17"
- Limited lifetime warranty
Note: This fifth-wheel hitch is compatible with rotating pin boxes, such as the first generation Reese Sidewinder, Reese Revolution, and 5th Airborne Sidewinder, only when used with a wedge (sold separately).
Secure, Interlocking Two-Piece Jaw
Unlike slide-bar models, the rounded, interlocking, two-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel trailer hitch inhibits rattle and movement by securely wrapping around your trailer's king pin, resulting in easier hookup and a safer, quieter ride.
Three-Point Indicator System
Get peace of mind with Curt's color-coded lock indicator. Just look at the indicator - either the one on the handle or the one on the hitch itself - to determine whether the jaw is in the correct position to uncouple (red), couple (yellow) or tow (green).
16140 Curt A20 Fifth-Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Customer Reviews
Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs - C16140
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (397 Customer Reviews)
Tow up to 20,000 lbs with this heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Interlocking jaws and a color-coded lock indicator provide safety. Torsion head offers easy hookup and quiet, stable towing. Rails and universal installation kit sold separately.by: Dave06/19/2020
I have towed with the Curt A20 for a few thousand miles. I really like this hitch. The visual hooked versus unkooked indicator is awesome. It operates flawlessly. I do get some chucking over bridge expansion joints. However, it seems like most people have this problem. On normal roads it pulls great.
by: William05/06/2024
Love it. Easy to take apart and move! The instructions were very clear on how to assemble. I pull a 43ft camper and have yet to have any problems! Well worth the $$
by: Dave B09/19/2017
Hitch slid into existing rails after a very minor adjustment. Took my son and I about 25 minutes to assemble, torgue bolts and adjust rails in the bed of my truck. we have used it twice already and camper did not bang and pop like it did on old worn out receiver.
The ordering process was also very smooth. Kelsey took the time to explain the differences in the hitches before I made my decision!
I Would recommend both etrailer and this hitch if you are looking to change out!
by: Donald09/05/2020
Hitch came packed well even though the box looked banged up. Everything was still undamaged and in good usable condition, just minor scuffs. I think this unit will have more when I get done with it. Watched a you tube video from curt on installation and had little trouble installing the hitch following the enclosed guidelines. Everything lined up according to plan. I think the hardest part was getting access by the heat shield. Tough spot to work on but I had help from a younger, more adapt helper who was able to manage just fine. A creeper for underneath was super handy and a 6 foot ladder to climb in and out of the bed made it a whole lot easier. Really did not need to use a lift. Would have made it a bit harder to work in the bed. My truck is quite high which allowed nice working space underneath.
by: James B.07/28/2017
I already had a curt goose neck frame mounted in truck so I used the Curt adopter plate # 16220 an the A 20 curt 5 wheel hitch assembly was very easy with no issues looking forward to putting it to work with my G M C 3500 also purchased a curt bumper dual ball adjustable hitch
by: Robert11/13/2021
Excellent hitch, took two of us 10 minutes, during a rain storm lol, to put together and install! As far as towing our Redwood 5th wheel it performed flawlessly, easy to hook up and the ride was super smooth and no noticeable bucking!
by: Alejandro05/21/2022
Very nice piece!Arrived sooner than expected. I have the A16 version,that I used for a 10k Lbs 5th wheel and that handle very well but now I'll be towing a 16k tow hauler so I know this a20 will do just fine. And I love the locking jaw versions. I feel these are most secured in any type of towing.
by: Karl 06/25/2023
The hitch has been flawless.
To date I have asked customer service to explain how I can separate the upper section from the lower section after pulling the connection pin with no definitive response. I have have very similar models in the passed and they have come apart with ease. Not this Curt though. Any help is greatly appreciated.
by: Harold03/18/2024
Shipping was extremely fast and all the extra information that can with the products I purchased made the entire experience that I would return for and refer friends to.
by: Martin 10/02/2022
I did call for etrailer customer board for help upgrading my ride pulling my fifth wheel . After many questions on how was ride was at the present he coke up with the curt A20 trailer hitch.
I am not a experienced driver but feels the difference now, and etrailer customer service not only got my drive better but save me money buying the right equipment.
Thank you guys
by: Donald06/21/2020
Seems like a good hitch, installed but haven't used it yet. The way the hitch is packaged is terrible. Even the bolt and bracket kit for the rails wasn't packaged very well. Heavy objects in a box flying around. Box was ripped open but luckily didn't lose any parts. Installed on a 2007 dodge 3500.
Donald
6/28/2021
10,000 miles and a year later the hitch has been working fine.
by: Mark 11/22/2023
Shipping was fast. Installation was sim ple.
by: Allan 08/13/2020
Bought this as an open box item. I called on a Saturday to confirm a few details on the item and got my questions answered in just a few minutes! Thanks Brett! Was repacked great so arrived in great condition. etrailer has excellent service!
Allan R.
8/15/2021
Super hitch, went from Wisconsin to Yellowstone this summer and hitch performed great over all road conditions.
by: Steve 05/11/2023
This hitch works very well. No lurching bucking or noise when braking or accelerating. Unit is heavy but the head removes from the body easily and makes it more manageable. Overall I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
by: Tracy 06/16/2020
This Curt hitch A20 is by far the easiest to install and awesome to hookup and unhook. Money well spent!!!!
Tracy
6/17/2021
I think it’s the best hitch on the market.
by: Daniel06/02/2021
Overall we are very happy with the hitch. We had a learning curve and it took a while for the product to sort of break in but it has worked well for us. The reason for 4 stars vs. 5 is: We were very unhappy with the way it was shipped. It was damaged but not so we could not use it. The packaging was destroyed and the product was dented and had to be painted due to all the scrapes. It arrived pretty beat up. Recently the safety pin chain broke and will have to be replaced. Braided cable might be a better option. The chain given was pretty weak for the abuse that it has to take.
by: Josh05/31/2017
I'm happy with the performance of the hitch. The color indicator is added piece of mind that I'm doing things right. It did come with a few minor scratches from shipping and a few scratches most likely came from the factory. Like most 5th wheels they're heavy, so you won't want to carry it far without a dolly. I'm sure the poor UPS guy got a work out. The 7 blade in the box, above bed rails, and hitch were in in 3.5 hrs, but I have a hoist, which helps but not needed to get things installed. I can't express how helpful the installation videos were.
by: Douglas 07/18/2023
Very good service I will use you again and tell others The hitch looks good
by: Val09/21/2021
Very good hitch, I'm pleased with durability and ease of use. I didn't give it 5 stars because of the base locking pins that are slightly smaller than the holes they fit in and make the trailer "clunk" when taking off or stopping.
by: Rick11/26/2017
Mixed reviews. I think I picked out a great hitch (Curt A29, part # C16140. Haven't installed it yet. Turns out the mounting system for my 2006 Chevrolet 2500HD 8' long bed isn't the right one (holes don't match up to the frame, only the one in the back for the lower bolt hole). Part number 16418. Emailed information to sales & this was the part recommended for my truck... Still can't install the part... Will have to drill holes both front holes (large & small...)... Doesn't math the video of the 2005 Chevrolet 2500 HD... Appreciate the videos, better than the written instructions included. Once done, hope to give it a 5 star. Will see what is recommended...
by: Lamin12/21/2023
Delivered as scheduled. Happy with the service
by: Juanita F07/12/2017
Received the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch very timely from UPS. It looks very well built. We (my husband and myself) put it together and had it installed in about a half hour (Very easy with the right tools). We are going camping this weekend. I will take a couple pictures and will let you know how it does.....
by: Teresa11/02/2021
The hitch is very robust. It got pretty beat up in shipping, lot of scratches and the operation handle was bent pretty bad. I got it straight enough to operate time will tell
Sierra K.
11/3/2021
Customer Service will reach out to you.
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6/20/2021
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